Densities, refractive indices and excess properties of mixing of the n-octanol + 1,4-dioxane + 2-butanol ternary system at 298.15 K

Abstract

Excess molar volumes and excess refractive indices of the n-octanol + 1,4-dioxane + 2-butanol system and the three corresponding binary mixtures have been determined at 298.15 K by measuring densities and refractive indices. Different expressions exist in the literature to predict these excess properties from binary data. An estimation of excess molar volumes is also evaluated using a modified Heller equation which depends on the refractive indices of the mixtures. A comparison of the predictions of different methods with the experimental values of the physical properties has been made.Key words: excess molar volumes, densities, refractive indices, n-octanol, 1,4-dioxane, 2-butanol, ternary system.